Carls Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 1TA

Planning appeal 3273678 at Carls Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 1TA (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 December 2021 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as the erection of a terrace of 6 no. 1 bed dwellings with home office, private parking, first floor terrace balconies and associated vehicular access and landscaping

Authority: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: L33 1TA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on crime and safety
whether the proposed development would provide for a satisfactory standard of accommodation for its future occupiers with particular regard to outlook and private amenity space
the effect of the development on highway safety with specific regard to parking

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, vulnerability to crime and anti-social behaviour, and inadequate private amenity space for future occupiers significantly outweighed the acceptable highway safety provision.

The acceptable effect on highway safety was significantly outweighed by the harmful effects on character and appearance, crime and safety, and the less than ideal standard of accommodation for future occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS2CS12CS19CS21CS7CS26DQ2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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